Summary
Olivia Chang is a full-stack software engineer and graphic designer studying human-centered design at Olin College, with a decade of hands-on experience building products that bridge software, hardware, and accessible design. Currently a Software Engineer Intern at NewGrid in the Bay Area, she combines front- and back-end development with UX-focused design work—from containerized microservices to interactive web tools and sensor-driven mobile features. Her background includes data analysis that surfaced environmental justice gaps for EDGI, improving sensor connectivity by 35% at MedRhythms, and creating illustrated repair guides and customization plugins for assistive tech. Passionate about climate justice and community resilience, she also designs and tests her own backpacking gear, bringing field-tested practicality to product decisions.
10 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree Engineering: Design, Bachelor's degree Engineering: Design at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering
Cross-registered Political Science Sociology, Cross-registered Political Science Sociology at Wellesley College
Study Abroad: Bhutan Climate and Environmental Science, Study Abroad: Bhutan Climate and Environmental Science at The School for Field Studies